John Laird
@johnblaird.bsky.social
Retired journalist. Charter bus driver. RV driving instructor. Tour director for Grapevine Wine Tours
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Undocumented immigrants paid an effective federal income tax rate of 5.27% in 2022.
That means they paid a higher effective tax rate than 5 of the richest Americans…and a higher effective tax rate than 55 mega corporations.
So let me ask you: who are the real freeloaders?
That means they paid a higher effective tax rate than 5 of the richest Americans…and a higher effective tax rate than 55 mega corporations.
So let me ask you: who are the real freeloaders?
June 13, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Undocumented immigrants paid an effective federal income tax rate of 5.27% in 2022.
That means they paid a higher effective tax rate than 5 of the richest Americans…and a higher effective tax rate than 55 mega corporations.
So let me ask you: who are the real freeloaders?
That means they paid a higher effective tax rate than 5 of the richest Americans…and a higher effective tax rate than 55 mega corporations.
So let me ask you: who are the real freeloaders?
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Next time you see a misogynist just remind them Trump has never won an election against a man and see their brains combust into flames
May 12, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Next time you see a misogynist just remind them Trump has never won an election against a man and see their brains combust into flames
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Chutzpah is lying to dodge the draft and then asking the Army to celebrate your damn birthday.
May 2, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Chutzpah is lying to dodge the draft and then asking the Army to celebrate your damn birthday.
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If you have been affected by the pay wall that went into effect today for some consumers of CNN News, my recommendation for another great source of news is the Associated Press: appnews.com
appnews.com
February 1, 2025 at 4:17 PM
If you have been affected by the pay wall that went into effect today for some consumers of CNN News, my recommendation for another great source of news is the Associated Press: appnews.com
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Ask his hometown residents, ask his former employees, ask his former wives, then answer for me: How can a nation can elect as president the absolute worst member of its population?
January 13, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Ask his hometown residents, ask his former employees, ask his former wives, then answer for me: How can a nation can elect as president the absolute worst member of its population?
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How does restoring the names of people who went to war against the United States improve the lives of Americans in even the most minor of ways?
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Defense pick Pete Hegseth repeatedly criticized removing names of Confederate generals from US bases | CNN Politics
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of defense, has voiced strong opposition to removing the names of Confederate generals from US military bases, repeatedly saying the nam...
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January 13, 2025 at 3:44 PM
How does restoring the names of people who went to war against the United States improve the lives of Americans in even the most minor of ways?
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I'm guessing the fine people of Mexico are doing this because it's the decent thing to do. What a concept.
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Mexico sends firefighters to Los Angeles to help battle devastating wildfires
Mexico has sent 72 firefighters to Los Angeles on Saturday to help battle the devastating wildfires across the region. Disaster relief workers from the National Forestry Commission and the Ministry…
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January 12, 2025 at 2:35 PM
I'm guessing the fine people of Mexico are doing this because it's the decent thing to do. What a concept.
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listen guys, we can't invade canada. we need canada. who are we going to pretend to be when when we travel in europe if not canadian?
January 11, 2025 at 4:13 PM
listen guys, we can't invade canada. we need canada. who are we going to pretend to be when when we travel in europe if not canadian?
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Cartoon by my friend @patbyrnes.bsky.social.
January 9, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Cartoon by my friend @patbyrnes.bsky.social.
They're at a presidential funeral. Why can't Trump shut up and just listen to the beautiful music like everyone else?
January 9, 2025 at 3:01 PM
They're at a presidential funeral. Why can't Trump shut up and just listen to the beautiful music like everyone else?
Justice served
BREAKING 🚨 🚨 🚨
The disgraced former FBI informant who falsely accused President Joe Biden and his son Hunter Biden of taking a $10 million bribe from Ukraine was sentenced Wednesday to six years in federal prison, according to court records.
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The disgraced former FBI informant who falsely accused President Joe Biden and his son Hunter Biden of taking a $10 million bribe from Ukraine was sentenced Wednesday to six years in federal prison, according to court records.
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Ex-FBI informant behind fake Biden-Ukraine bribery allegations sentenced to 6 years in prison | CNN Politics
The disgraced former FBI informant who falsely accused President Joe Biden and his son Hunter Biden of taking a $10 million bribe from Ukraine was sentenced Wednesday to six years in federal prison, a...
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January 9, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Justice served
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In 1979, Jimmy Carter installed solar panels on the White House. In 1986, Ronald Reagan tore them down along w/Carter’s clean energy funding.
This sums up the difference between the two men & political parties. Investing in solutions for the future vs canceling progress to score political points.
This sums up the difference between the two men & political parties. Investing in solutions for the future vs canceling progress to score political points.
January 5, 2025 at 1:55 AM
In 1979, Jimmy Carter installed solar panels on the White House. In 1986, Ronald Reagan tore them down along w/Carter’s clean energy funding.
This sums up the difference between the two men & political parties. Investing in solutions for the future vs canceling progress to score political points.
This sums up the difference between the two men & political parties. Investing in solutions for the future vs canceling progress to score political points.
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Hard to believe, but here we are.
January 1, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Hard to believe, but here we are.
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“At a time when our politics is poisoned by cruelty, hate and malignant narcissism—and where too many self-described Christians appear driven by grievance and self-righteous aggression—the good works of Jimmy Carter offer a necessary reminder…of humanity.”
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Jimmy Carter's Enduring Humanity
The nation's 39th president died today at 100. His life of service and decency will long endure as a model for what an ex-president can do and be.
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December 30, 2024 at 4:19 AM
“At a time when our politics is poisoned by cruelty, hate and malignant narcissism—and where too many self-described Christians appear driven by grievance and self-righteous aggression—the good works of Jimmy Carter offer a necessary reminder…of humanity.”
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Good morning to my kinda. people ☕️🌞
December 27, 2024 at 5:14 PM
Good morning to my kinda. people ☕️🌞
There is something much worse than a Trump presidency, for which I believe most Americans are not fully prepared. What could possibly be worse than a Trump presidency? A lame-duck Trump presidency. And if you thought he was bad before, wait until you see him without guard rails!
December 27, 2024 at 3:17 PM
There is something much worse than a Trump presidency, for which I believe most Americans are not fully prepared. What could possibly be worse than a Trump presidency? A lame-duck Trump presidency. And if you thought he was bad before, wait until you see him without guard rails!
Myth: Texas electric rates are kept lower because Republicans keep the focus on oil production.
Reality: Texas ranks first in the nation in wind power generation, and second in solar power. What are the chances of Republicans acknowledging that?
Reality: Texas ranks first in the nation in wind power generation, and second in solar power. What are the chances of Republicans acknowledging that?
December 9, 2024 at 11:45 PM
Myth: Texas electric rates are kept lower because Republicans keep the focus on oil production.
Reality: Texas ranks first in the nation in wind power generation, and second in solar power. What are the chances of Republicans acknowledging that?
Reality: Texas ranks first in the nation in wind power generation, and second in solar power. What are the chances of Republicans acknowledging that?
Myth: Drill, baby, drill.
Reality: According to International Energy Statistics, the U.S. is producing more crude oil than ever, and more than any country ever, and has done so for the past six years in a row. What are the chances of Republicans acknowledging that?
Reality: According to International Energy Statistics, the U.S. is producing more crude oil than ever, and more than any country ever, and has done so for the past six years in a row. What are the chances of Republicans acknowledging that?
December 9, 2024 at 11:44 PM
Myth: Drill, baby, drill.
Reality: According to International Energy Statistics, the U.S. is producing more crude oil than ever, and more than any country ever, and has done so for the past six years in a row. What are the chances of Republicans acknowledging that?
Reality: According to International Energy Statistics, the U.S. is producing more crude oil than ever, and more than any country ever, and has done so for the past six years in a row. What are the chances of Republicans acknowledging that?
Can someone explain to me how a transgender ban in bathrooms would be enforced? I think it would be impossible, and if you can’t enforce a law, you shouldn’t pass it.
November 27, 2024 at 4:06 PM
Can someone explain to me how a transgender ban in bathrooms would be enforced? I think it would be impossible, and if you can’t enforce a law, you shouldn’t pass it.
It's easy for a self-styled Tough Guy to talk tough with low-income housing tenants or with sycophantic underlings. Not so easy to talk tough with high-ranking elected officials in other nations, eh Donnie?
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As Trump calls for tariffs, Canada and other countries threaten to retaliate
Trump has threatened to impose a 25% tax tariff on products from Canada, Mexico and China as soon as he takes office in January.
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November 27, 2024 at 3:14 PM
It's easy for a self-styled Tough Guy to talk tough with low-income housing tenants or with sycophantic underlings. Not so easy to talk tough with high-ranking elected officials in other nations, eh Donnie?
www.wfaa.com/article/news...
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